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The Finnish government has released a report on its defence exports in 2016, which included weapons and equipment to a number of African countries, including South Africa. In total, Finland …
Finland reveals 2016 defence exports to Africa Read More
With Africa’s overall port utilisation capacity now exceeding 70%, ports authorities and terminal operators are actively calling for partners in development to equip Africa’s ports and harbours for post-neo-panamax shipping …
Africa’s export markets set to boom in the wake of ports expansion Read More
Kenya on Monday launched a National Trade Policy that aims to boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings, a senior official said Monday. The new policy adds impetus to the robust …
Kenya launches national trade policy to boost forex earnings Read More
“Morocco’s current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in 2016, up from 2.1% of GDP in 2015, amid rapidly rising imports and sluggish exports. We now forecast the current …
Morocco’s Current Account Situation Positive Despite Rising Energy Imports: BMI Read More
The 2017 First Quarter East Africa Trade Report issued by Maersk Line Eastern Africa – a member of A.P. Moller-Maersk – reveals that aggregate trade levels in the region have …
East Africa containerised trade volumes grow 1% Q1 2017 Read More
In the midst of rising trade protectionism among advanced western economies, African countries must work to sustain ongoing efforts to achieve structural transformation of African economies and enhance their integration …
How can countries grow intra-Africa trade? Read More
Zambian grain traders are expected to sell off 382,640 tonnes of white maize to East African countries in a deal worth US$100 million. Other produces expected to be exported to …
Zambia turns to East Africa for its excess maize Read More
Research being conducted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in seed yam multiplication holds promise and could help Nigeria to quadruple yam production, says Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture …
IITA research eases fears over yam supplies as Nigeria kicks off export Read More
Nigeria has continued to maintain its position as the top producer of oil in Africa according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) monthly report for the month of …
Nigeria continues to maintain top spot as Africa’s largest oil producer Read More
China’s increasingly large footprint in Africa has generated both optimism and fear. The debate over whether China will improve African economies through sustainable infrastructure or undercut local markets through export-focused …
What does Kenya’s New Railway Mean for OBOR? Read More